Power Dam

Mill Creek North Fork Canyon
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Power Dam
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Distance
2.19 miles
Elevation Gain
505 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Family Friendly
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Easy Parking
Waterfall
Swimming Hole
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Added by Tyler McFall

Great 3-mile roundtrip hike to a swimming hole known as the Power Dam. You can take a swim to cool off from the hike!

This is a great little swimming hole spot in Moab. A lot of locals will call it The Power Dam. It's just a short easy 1.5-mile hike up the canyon to a natural swimming pool where you can swim and hang out. This is a perfect little spot to check out in Moab while visiting the great national parks. 

Although cliff jumping may look appealing, the water is pretty shallow, so stay safe and avoid jumping. 

Moab is an extremely popular place having 2 national parks in one destination. This spot is nice because you can get the red rock experience with some friends without the big crowds at the national parks.

On the hike, you will have to cross the water a couple of times. There are also slippery rocks in the pool so bring shoes so you can get wet.

The parking area holds about 33 cars, so if that is full, please respect the neighborhood and residents and come back another time. Please don't park on private property.

NOTE: Please remember this is a sensitive area: be respectful, pack out what you brought in, and pick up anything others weren't as courteous to take out. 

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J T
7/9/2021
Tired of tourists
This used to be a great spot for locals. Until sites like this just destroyed it. There’s so many people that just show up ...
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Alyssa Teboda
7/5/2020
Cool spot to hangout, don't jump tho
Great place to hang out and enjoy some drinks and escape the heat by playing in the water. Makes for a great low level ...
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Hayley Comet
5/22/2018
Local's Spot Ruined by Tourists
Articles like this have lead thousands of tourists to this once-local swimming spot, and now the magic is lost. The only reason locals would ...
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Nikki Nelson
3/20/2018
Power dam
Definitely do not cliff jump. I jumped off the lowest point 5'2" and I shattered my heel and had 2 surgeries. Never again.
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Micah Malueg
12/4/2016
Don't jump
The water is about 2-3 feet deep in most places. I bruised my heels jumping in. Don't do it
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Jake Ward
6/20/2016
Great way to cool down...
Love this spot, often called "Left Hand" by locals, because it has such great vibes and fun cliffs! Be warned: the water can be ...
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Eden C
6/18/2016
Awesome
Short hike to some sick places to swim! I could spend alll day there! Plus, you can hike farther behind the swimming hole for ...
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Jack Dwyer
6/2/2016
Great Afternoon Activity
The hike is easy and scenic, and a great spontaneous outing. Surprisingly crowded, but if you keep hiking past the main pool another three ...
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Elsie Vanderveer
5/19/2016
Great Suggestion!
Needed a dip and chill after a long day of hiking and exploring. This was the perfect place to lizard out before the sunset. ...
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Savannah Lavenstein
3/14/2016
A Little Bit Of Magic
Love the water-crossing trail that takes you out here, and there is a spot to jump in! Just aim for the darkest water from ...
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Pia Englund
8/27/2015
This is such an awesome spot! It's a life-saver when you want to beat the heat on those hot and dry summer days in ...
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